Islamic Calendar 2027
Expected dates of every major Islamic occasion in 2027, and when each Hijri month begins.
Important Islamic dates in 2027
| Occasion | Date (expected) | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi’raj Commemorates the Prophet’s night journey and ascension. The night begins at sunset the evening before. | Tuesday, 5 January 2027 | 27 Rajab 1448 |
| Mid-Shaban (Nisf Shaban) The 15th of Shaban, observed by many Muslims. The night begins at sunset the evening before. | Saturday, 23 January 2027 | 15 Shaban 1448 |
| First day of Ramadan The month of fasting begins. Taraweeh starts the night before. | Monday, 8 February 2027 | 1 Ramadan 1448 |
| 27th of Ramadan The 27th night, one of the odd nights in which Laylat al-Qadr is sought, begins the evening before. | Saturday, 6 March 2027 | 27 Ramadan 1448 |
| Eid al-Fitr Festival marking the end of Ramadan. | Tuesday, 9 March 2027 | 1 Shawwal 1448 |
| Start of Hajj (Day of Tarwiyah) Pilgrims head to Mina. | Friday, 14 May 2027 | 8 Dhul Hijjah 1448 |
| Day of Arafah The main day of Hajj; many Muslims who are not on Hajj fast on this day. | Saturday, 15 May 2027 | 9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 |
| Eid al-Adha Festival of Sacrifice. | Sunday, 16 May 2027 | 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 |
| Islamic New Year 1449 First day of Muharram. | Sunday, 6 June 2027 | 1 Muharram 1449 |
| Day of Ashura 10th of Muharram, on which many Muslims fast. | Tuesday, 15 June 2027 | 10 Muharram 1449 |
| Mawlid (Prophet’s Birthday) 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, observed in many countries. | Saturday, 14 August 2027 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 |
Start of each Hijri month in 2027
| Hijri month | Begins on |
|---|---|
| Shaban 1448 | Saturday, 9 January 2027 |
| Ramadan 1448 | Monday, 8 February 2027 |
| Shawwal 1448 | Tuesday, 9 March 2027 |
| Dhul Qadah 1448 | Thursday, 8 April 2027 |
| Dhul Hijjah 1448 | Friday, 7 May 2027 |
| Muharram 1449 | Sunday, 6 June 2027 |
| Safar 1449 | Monday, 5 July 2027 |
| Rabi al-Awwal 1449 | Tuesday, 3 August 2027 |
| Rabi al-Thani 1449 | Thursday, 2 September 2027 |
| Jumada al-Ula 1449 | Friday, 1 October 2027 |
| Jumada al-Akhirah 1449 | Sunday, 31 October 2027 |
| Rajab 1449 | Monday, 29 November 2027 |
| Shaban 1449 | Wednesday, 29 December 2027 |
Based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Dates confirmed by moon sighting can differ by one day. Convert any date with our Hijri date converter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Islamic year in 2027?
Most of 2027 falls in 1448 AH. The Islamic New Year 1449 AH is expected in June 2027.
Why do Islamic dates move each year?
The Hijri calendar is lunar, with months of 29 or 30 days, so the Islamic year is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. Each Islamic date moves about 11 days earlier every year.
Are these dates exact?
They follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. Months such as Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhul Hijjah are confirmed by moon sighting, so the actual dates in your country may differ by one day.